Political Parties in India
India has many political parties, and new parties are formed
frequently. The splinter parties often merge with one of the bigger parties. Political
alliances of convenience between the smaller parties and one of the two major ones
(BJP
and Congress) are common. This is a list of only the major parties and a few regional
ones.
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Bharatiya Janata Party (commonly known as BJP): currently heads the ruling coalition of parties.
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Indian National Congress (commonly known as Congress): currently the main opposition.
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Communist Party of India (Marxist) - commonly known as CPM: strong in West Bengal and Kerala states.
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Shiv Sena (strong in Maharashtra state; has presence in some other parts of India including the state of Delhi)
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All-India Anna DMK (commonly known as AIADMK; strong in Tamil Nadu state)